Business

Insurance Giants in Americas Court Aussie Firms for Debt Deals
Australian companies hunting for bespoke debt deals are finding willing lenders in the Americas, where low interest rates have prompted investors to venture further abroad for yield. With nearly 40 percent of the world’s bonds yielding less than 1

Ipec launches micro insurance framework
The Insurance and Pensions Commission (Ipec) last Friday launched a micro-insurance regulatory framework that facilitates provision of insurance to low income earners. In a speech read on his behalf at the launch, Finance and Economic Development Minister

I Have Life Insurance Through My Employer. Why Do I Need Another Policy?
One of the perks of having a full-time job with a good company is the benefits package that comes with it. Often, those benefits include life insurance coverage, which is great. And everyone who can get life insurance at work should definitely take it, as

American National Insurance Co. TX Has ,075,000 Stake in Express Scripts Holding Company (ESRX)
American National Insurance Co. TX maintained its stake in shares of Express Scripts Holding Company (NASDAQ:ESRX) during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor

Third Party Motor Insurance and You
Many members of the insuring public and third party road users have not fully realiseed the importance of Motor (Third Party) Insurance in Nigeria. Motor (third party) Insurance covers the insured’s (policy holder) legal liabilities for death and bodily

Maternity & Health Insurance: What You Need to Know
Motherhood brings a lot of joy and sense of fulfilment, but it also increases your responsibilities as a parent for you must take care of both yourself and your child now. One way to handle the challenge is by planning the pregnancy-related expenses well.

Screws Tighten on Risky Chinese Insurance
In China, lucrative bets are usually followed by a regulatory clampdown. So it was only a matter of time before China’s acquisitive and unlisted life insurers started feeling the pain. A broader regulatory shake-up in recent weeks has Chinese investors

How a Bad Credit Score Can Cost You Thousands in Home Insurance
Poor credit doesn't just affect what you'll pay on your mortgage. It can cost you thousands of dollars in higher home insurance costs too, according to a new study. In fact, homeowners with "poor," or below-average, credit scores have to pay 114% more in

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. NY Continues to Hold Stake in Liquidity Services, Inc. (LQDT)
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. NY continued to hold its position in shares of Liquidity Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:LQDT) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 19,587 shares of the business services